Fatal Citroen Xantia crash on the A389 - 29 Apr 1996

Accident reference 199650B321146

Fatal Accident

Accident summary

On Monday 29 April 1996 at 14:05 a fatal collision occurred near A389 involving 2 vehicles (citroen xantia, pedal cycle) and 1 casualty (1 fatal) Weather at the time was recorded as fine no high winds. Road surface conditions were dry. Lighting was described as daylight.

Key details

  • Posted speed limit: 60 mph
  • Road type: Single carriageway
  • Junction: Private drive or entrance
  • Setting: Rural

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 199650B321146
Police Reference 50B321146
Date & Time
Monday
Severity Fatal
Vehicles Involved 2
Casualties 1
Police Force Devon & Cornwall

Road & Location Details

Area Type Rural
First Road A389
Second Road Unclassified road
Road Type Single carriageway
Speed Limit 60 mph
Trunk Road Yes
Local Authority District 593
Highway Authority E10000005

Junction Information

Junction Detail Private drive or entrance
Junction Control Give way or uncontrolled

Environmental Conditions

Light Conditions Daylight
Weather Conditions Fine no high winds
Road Surface Conditions Dry
Special Conditions None
Carriageway Hazards None

Vehicles (2)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model CITROEN XANTIA
Vehicle Age 2 years
Engine Capacity 1905cc
Fuel Type Heavy oil
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 70
Sex Male

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Pedal cycle
Manoeuvre Waiting to turn right

Driver Information

Age 43
Sex Male

Casualties (1)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Fatal
Type Cyclist
Age 43
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 2

Additional Details

Data Source

This data is from the UK Department for Transport's STATS19 road safety dataset, available under the Open Government Licence v3.0.